ZIP Code 73857

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Sharon · Woodward County · Oklahoma

Population
623

4/sq mi

Median income
$65,368

▼ 14% vs US

higher than 39% of US ZIPs

Median home value
$301,500

▲ 8% vs US

higher than 67% of US ZIPs

Bachelor's or higher
21.8%

Median age 38.2

Land area
163.9 sq mi

Chicago

ZIP code 73857 in Sharon, Oklahoma has a population of 623. The median household income is $65,368, which is 14% below the national average. Median home value is $301,500, 8% above the US average. 21.8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

ZIP code 73857 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 163.9 square miles in Sharon, Woodward County, Oklahoma. The area is home to 623 residents, producing a population density of 4 people per square mile, and falls within the Chicago time zone. These USPS and Census boundary values drive every downstream statistic on this page, including the benchmarks that compare 73857 against Oklahoma and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 73857 sits at $65,368 (4% above the Oklahoma average), while per-capita income is $29,814. The poverty rate stands at 11.4% and the unemployment rate at 3.3%. On housing, the median home value is $301,500 (93% above the state average) with median rent at $1,102 per month, and 83.0% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 73857 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 21.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 38.2, and the average commute is 27 minutes. We also surface 1 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 5 additional ZIPs sharing Woodward County, so you can benchmark 73857 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone. Every figure is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, HUD Fair Market Rents, and FHFA Home Price Index data, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with HUD →

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, FHFA HPI for ZIP 73857, Sharon, OK · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; HUD FMR + FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.

Quick Facts

623

Population

163.9

Area (sq mi)

4

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 73857?

38.2

Median Age

52.0%

Male

48.0%

Female

2.3%

Foreign-Born

White 82.8%
African American 2.1%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.4%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 10.6%
Hispanic or Latino 4.1%

Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity category from the Census Bureau and may overlap with other categories above.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

How much do residents earn?

$65,368

Median Household Income

+4% vs state

$29,814

Per Capita Income

11.4%

Poverty Rate

3.3%

Unemployment Rate

27.1 min

Mean Commute Time

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 47.7%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 21.8%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What does housing look like?

439

Total Housing Units

383

Occupied Units

56

Vacant Units

2.40

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 83.0%
Renter 17.0%

$301,500

Median Home Value

+93% vs state

$1,102

Median Rent

1982

Median Year Built

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 8 business establishments in ZIP 73857, employing approximately 40 people with a combined annual payroll of $2,012,000.

8

Businesses

40

Employees

$2.0M

Annual Payroll

1

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Construction 3 37.5%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.

Nearby ZIP Codes

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ZIP Code City Population Distance
73859 Vici, OK 1,459 10.3 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 73857 in?
ZIP code 73857 (Sharon) is located in Woodward County, Oklahoma. Woodward County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/woodward-ok.
What is the population of ZIP code 73857?
ZIP code 73857 in Sharon, OK has a population of 623 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 73857?
The median household income in ZIP 73857 is $65,368, which is 14% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 73857?
The median home value in ZIP 73857 is $301,500, which is 8% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 73857?
The largest racial group in ZIP 73857 is White at 82.8%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 4.1% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 73857?
ZIP code 73857 has 8 business establishments employing approximately 40 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What is the education level in ZIP code 73857?
In ZIP code 73857, 47.7% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 21.8% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What is the average commute time in ZIP 73857?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 73857 is 27.1 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend more time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 73857?
In ZIP code 73857, approximately 83.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 17.0% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 73857?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 73857 is 11.4% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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Official Data Resources for Sharon, OK

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Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023). Business data: Source: Census ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023. Home value trends: Source: FHFA House Price Index (HPI), Five-Digit ZIP Codes.

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